Events
Nov
21
Renal Grand Rounds - Daniel Weiner
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Nov
25
Nephrology Well-Being Talk: Yara Mikhaeil-Demo
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dr. Yara Demo is a seasoned Physician Coach dedicated to helping physicians excel in their careers and lead with resilience.
Dec
05
OKRA Forum: Ranjit Singh Atwal
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us on December 5th at noon for the Northwestern George M. O'Brien Kidney Resource Center's OKRA Forum.
We are excited to host Dr. Ranjit Singh Atwal, Moderna Global Fellow and Research Assistant Professor in Kelly Laboratories at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, for an engaging lecture.
Dr. Singh Atwal will discuss how the LeaPFroG platform integrates immunomagnetic cell sorting with microfluidic chips for rapid, scalable CRISPR screening of large cell populations. He will highlight its role in discovering new checkpoint inhibitors to modulate tumor and immune cell interactions, showing strong therapeutic promise. Additionally, he will explore how these findings are being used to understand cellular mechanisms in mesangial cells to enhance treatments for IgA Nephropathy.
Dec
12
Renal Grand Rounds - Matthew Sampson
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Dec
16
Interdisciplinary Journal Club by Chicago KUH FORWARD
Online - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Interdisciplinary Journal Club by Chicago KUH FORWARD, Zoom only.
Presented by TL1 trainees:
1. Thilinie Bandara, PhD Candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Kosta Pacjini, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Regenerative Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
2. Dr. Karla M rquez Nogueras, postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Ivana Kuo, Assistant Professor, Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago.
The article will be announced 1-2 weeks in advance.
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The Chicago KUH FORWARD TL1 training program's Interdisciplinary Journal Club takes place on the fourth Monday of every other month at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The sessions are held virtually and are open to the Chicago KUH FORWARD research community.
Please contact chicago.kuhforward@northwestern.edu for Zoom meeting information.
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About Chicago KUH FORWARD
Chicago Kidney Urology Hematology Network FOR City-Wide ReseArch TRaining and Career Development (Chicago KUH FORWARD) is an interdisciplinary training program for pre- and post-doctoral trainees across Chicago pursuing a career in basic, translational, or clinical research in the fields of kidney, benign urologic, or benign hematologic diseases. Chicago KUH FORWARD integrates interdisiplinary KUH training across six leading medical research instutions including Northwestern Univeristy, University of Chicago, Rush University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University at Chicago, and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital. Chicago KUH FORWARD is supported by NIDDK U2CDK129917 and TL1DK132769. For more information contact chicago.kuhforward@northwestern.edu or visit chicagokuh.org.
Dec
19
Renal Grand Rounds - Jennie Lin
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
09
Renal Grand Rounds - Stephen Persell
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
16
Renal Grand Rounds - David Chu
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
23
Renal Grand Rounds - Paul DeCaen
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
30
Renal Grand Rounds - Peds/Neph Case Conference
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
06
Renal Grand Rounds - Daniel Batlle
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
13
Renal Grand Rounds - Zahraa Hajjiri
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
20
Renal Grand Rounds - Jai Radhakrishnan
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
20
Renal Grand Rounds - Jai Radhakrishnan
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Mar
06
Renal Grand Rounds - Brent Miller
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Mar
13
Renal Grand Rounds - Dinee Simpson
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Mar
20
Renal Grand Rounds - Leonardo Riella
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Apr
03
Renal Grand Rounds - David Cherney
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Apr
17
Renal Grand Rounds - Arohan Subramanya
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Apr
24
Renal Grand Rounds - Anitha Vijayan
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
May
01
Renal Grand Rounds - Joe Ix
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
May
07
Chicago KUH FORWARD Annual Symposium
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chicago KUH FORWARD Annual Symposium and Poster Session
More details will be provided at a later date.
We invite scientific poster presentatations by graduate and medical students, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and junior faculty who wish to showcase their benign kidney, benign urology, or benign hematology research.
This event is free but registration is required.
May
08
Renal Grand Rounds -Subhashini Bolisetty
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
May
15
Renal Grand Rounds - Takashi Hato
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.